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XIL 8599

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

79,843 mi
Last recorded79,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 8599
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front cross member corroded

offside door step corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front cross member corroded

offside door step corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,893 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,426 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch areas corroded but not within perscribed areas.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,422 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch areas corroded but not within perscribed areas.

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2012 52,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,379 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,582 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,542 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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XIL 8599 is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XIL 8599, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 8599 registered?

XIL 8599 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is XIL 8599 safe to buy?

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